Episode 106 – The List

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Andy and Doug discuss the four things that will land a Buyer, Seller, or Team Member on the DNWW (Do Not Work With) List. They discuss deal killers, NDA breakers, liars, and process breakers.

Interested in learning if your business is sell ready? Take the survey to find out.

Episode 105 – Buying a Business: The Dangers of a DIY Offer to Purchase

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On today’s Apex Business Advisors podcast episode, Andy and Doug discuss a recent Offer to Purchase they received. The buyer took the Apex form and made some “adjustments.” The discussions revolve around how the buyer inadvertently waived their right to exclusivity, Apex’s ability to provide financial information to a lender, and the seller’s requirement to pay the commission, among others.

Looking to acquire a business? Check out the Current Listings or get in touch in with a Broker.

Episode 104 – Buying a Business: The Time and Place for “Creative Financing”

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On today’s episode of the Apex Business Advisors podcast, Doug talks about the Apex Awards Banquet, Andy shares a story about a buyer looking for Creative Financing in a hyper-competitive market, and they unveil the latest tools to help Sellers understand the value of their business.

If you want to learn how “Sell Ready” your business is, take the assessment by clicking here.

You may also wonder what you need to do to prepare yourself. Take the “Owner Readiness” assessment to learn more by clicking here.

Episode 103 – Selling a Business: How Real Estate Impacts the Deal

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On today’s episode of the Apex Business Advisors Podcast, Andy and Doug are joined by Dan Loiacano to discuss how real estate can impact the ability to sell a business. The discussion topics include the highest and best use of the property, which may not necessarily be the business built and residing on the property. They further discuss the current rent versus what will be charged to the buyer.

Episode 102 – Effective Communication when Buying or Selling a Business

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Listen to today’s episode of the Apex Business podcast, where Andy and Doug discuss the one key thing that can keep a deal together or cause it to fall apart – communication.

Interested in learning how the market would view your business? Take a free assessment of your business and get a custom sellability score.

Episode 101 – Selling a Business: The Three Things A Business Owner Must Align

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On this Apex Business Advisors Podcast episode, Andy and Doug discuss the importance of aligning Sellability between the Business, Owner, and Financial needs.

Interested in learning how the market would view your business? Take a free assessment of your business and get a custom sellability score.

Episode 100 – The Apex Team

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For our 100th episode, we wanted to bring in the team at Apex to hear what they’re grateful for, their favorite clients, and what they’re looking forward to in 2024.

Thank you for a great 100 episodes. We’re excited to bring the next 100!

Ready to start the conversation? Get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 99 – Buying a Business: How Much Can I Afford?

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Andy and Doug discuss the amount of capital a buyer needs to bring to the table to make a deal work. They’ll discuss the criteria that mean a deal fits, including the Owner’s Salary needs, Debt Service, Operating Capital, and Taxes.

Ready to start the conversation? Get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 98 – Succession Planning isn’t just when you need to sell the business

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Andy and Doug were recently part of a deal where the owner suddenly passed away, and the family and estate were left with quite a mess to deal with. Today, they discuss that while an exit may not be imminent, having a succession plan is something that is necessary and warranted at all lifecycles of a business.

Ready to start the conversation? Get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 97 – Follow Instructions

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Andy and Doug discuss examples of where Buyers neglecting to complete information, changing entities, and good ol fashioned not following instructions impact the timeliness of a deal closing.

Ready to start the conversation? Get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.